Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Richmond Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 26, 2023
As with so many famous films, there was first a play. Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias remains best known for being the 1989 weepie with a stellar cast featuring Dolly Parton, Sally Fields and Julia Roberts, but began life Off-Broadway over thirty years ago.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 26, 2023
As with so many famous films, there was first a play. Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias remains best known for being the 1989 weepie with a stellar cast featuring Dolly Parton, Sally Fields and Julia Roberts, but began life Off-Broadway over thirty years ago.
BIG NIGHT OF MUSICALS Returns to BBC One and BBC Radio 2
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 26, 2023
For the second year running, Big Night Of Musicals will be staged by The National Lottery at the AO Arena Manchester on Monday 27 February, bringing together the biggest shows from the world of theatre for a spectacular celebration.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 26, 2023
For the second year running, Big Night Of Musicals will be staged by The National Lottery at the AO Arena Manchester on Monday 27 February, bringing together the biggest shows from the world of theatre for a spectacular celebration.
Full Cast Announced For MTFestUK 2023 at The Other Palace and The Turbine Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Showcasing eight new musicals over a two week period, MTFestUK is a unique festival that provides a platform for new and exciting musical theatre. This year the eight productions will be workshopped and presented in 'sharing' sessions, allowing audiences to come and support, explore, engage and enjoy new musical theatre in its earliest stages of development.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Showcasing eight new musicals over a two week period, MTFestUK is a unique festival that provides a platform for new and exciting musical theatre. This year the eight productions will be workshopped and presented in 'sharing' sessions, allowing audiences to come and support, explore, engage and enjoy new musical theatre in its earliest stages of development.
Final Cast Announced For The World Première of New Musical KILLING THE CAT
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
The final cast has been announced to join Madalena Alberto and Tim Rogers in the world première of the musical 'Killing The Cat'.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
The final cast has been announced to join Madalena Alberto and Tim Rogers in the world première of the musical 'Killing The Cat'.
PRIVATE LIVES and More Announced For Donmar Warehouse's 30th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the next two shows in the Donmar's 30th birthday season, along with lead casting for the previously announced Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next To Normal.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the next two shows in the Donmar's 30th birthday season, along with lead casting for the previously announced Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next To Normal.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Extends For a Final Time to 20 May
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
The critically-acclaimed commercial hit production of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird – a new play by multi-award-winning Aaron Sorkin, directed by Tony Award-winning Bartlett Sher, extends for a final time at the Gielgud Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
The critically-acclaimed commercial hit production of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird – a new play by multi-award-winning Aaron Sorkin, directed by Tony Award-winning Bartlett Sher, extends for a final time at the Gielgud Theatre.
CTC Dance Company Announces Initial Casting For WONDERLAND IN ALICE at Theatre Peckham
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
A brand-new show is coming to the Theatre Peckham in April 2023. Wonderland in Alice will open on Thursday 6th April 2023. Tickets are on sale now for this new adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
A brand-new show is coming to the Theatre Peckham in April 2023. Wonderland in Alice will open on Thursday 6th April 2023. Tickets are on sale now for this new adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic.
Exclusive Presale for VARDY V ROONEY: THE WAGATHA CHRISTIE TRIAL
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 26, 2023
Tickets from £30 for Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 26, 2023
Tickets from £30 for Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial
Photos: First Look at THE LEHMAN TRILOGY as it Returns to London
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy has returned to London. Check out all new photos of the cast here!
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy has returned to London. Check out all new photos of the cast here!
London's Studio 338 Announces 10th-Year Birthday Celebrations
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Studio 338 is a venue like no other. Its evolution over the last decade has been a rollercoaster ride that has seen the team behind it put their hearts and souls - plus major investment - into every single detail.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Studio 338 is a venue like no other. Its evolution over the last decade has been a rollercoaster ride that has seen the team behind it put their hearts and souls - plus major investment - into every single detail.
Photos: Inside Press Night For the UK Tour of THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
All new photos have been released from the press night for the UK and Ireland tour of The Ocean at the End of the Lane at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
All new photos have been released from the press night for the UK and Ireland tour of The Ocean at the End of the Lane at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking.
Gareth Gates and Divina De Campo Will Lead the UK Tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Gareth Gates and Divina de Campo will star in the UK Premiere of the Tony Award nominated, award-winning THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL which opens at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton* on Wednesday 5 April 2023.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Gareth Gates and Divina de Campo will star in the UK Premiere of the Tony Award nominated, award-winning THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL which opens at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton* on Wednesday 5 April 2023.
SAD-VENTS Comes to the VAULT Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
SAD-VENTS is an irreverent, interactive tragicomedy about mental health, heartbreak and trauma through the lens of social media.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
SAD-VENTS is an irreverent, interactive tragicomedy about mental health, heartbreak and trauma through the lens of social media.
Emily Wilson Adds New Dates at the Soho Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Edinburgh Comedy Awards Newcomer Nominee Emily Wilson has announced new dates at the Soho Theatre, after her first run earlier in January this year was a total sell-out.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Edinburgh Comedy Awards Newcomer Nominee Emily Wilson has announced new dates at the Soho Theatre, after her first run earlier in January this year was a total sell-out.
Photos: First Look at the New Cast of 2:22 A GHOST STORY
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Following the announcement that Jake Wood will reprise his role as Ben in the fifth cast for 2:22 A Ghost Story, Producer Runaway Entertainment has released production photos ahead of press night on 1 February.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Following the announcement that Jake Wood will reprise his role as Ben in the fifth cast for 2:22 A Ghost Story, Producer Runaway Entertainment has released production photos ahead of press night on 1 February.
Lachlan Werner Comes to the VAULT Festival Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
From one of the UK’s fastest rising and most innovative new talents comes a horrifying, hilarious, hot ticket Valentine’s date. Lachlan Werner brings his award-winning solo show, Voices Of Evil - a one hour tour-de-force of ventriloquism, horror, physical and vocal comedy - to VAULT Festival 2023 for a thrilling Valentine’s Special. Expect ‘The Muppets’ meets ‘The Exorcist’...
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
From one of the UK’s fastest rising and most innovative new talents comes a horrifying, hilarious, hot ticket Valentine’s date. Lachlan Werner brings his award-winning solo show, Voices Of Evil - a one hour tour-de-force of ventriloquism, horror, physical and vocal comedy - to VAULT Festival 2023 for a thrilling Valentine’s Special. Expect ‘The Muppets’ meets ‘The Exorcist’...
Review: STILL LIFE: FLESH, Barbican
by Alexander Cohen - January 26, 2023
A mime show about the tragedy and the beauty of being human, all too human.
by Alexander Cohen - January 26, 2023
A mime show about the tragedy and the beauty of being human, all too human.
Review: CACEROLEO, VAULT Festival
by Cindy Marcolina - January 26, 2023
A disorientating and disruptive piece that challenges the nature of theatre itself.
by Cindy Marcolina - January 26, 2023
A disorientating and disruptive piece that challenges the nature of theatre itself.
Review: NOISES OFF, Phoenix Theatre
by Paige Cochrane - January 26, 2023
What’s that famous quote, never work with children or animals? After a peek behind the curtain at Noises Off, there should be no doubt that drunks, adulterers, or actors prone to nosebleeds should be added to that list.
by Paige Cochrane - January 26, 2023
What’s that famous quote, never work with children or animals? After a peek behind the curtain at Noises Off, there should be no doubt that drunks, adulterers, or actors prone to nosebleeds should be added to that list.
Review: YOU SHALL NOT YASS, VAULT Festival
by Kat Mokrynski - January 26, 2023
I have a confession to make - I have never been to a drag show. But, being quite a nerdy person, it was incredibly on brand that my first drag show would be You Shall Not Yass, a queer take on the Lord of the Rings franchise.
by Kat Mokrynski - January 26, 2023
I have a confession to make - I have never been to a drag show. But, being quite a nerdy person, it was incredibly on brand that my first drag show would be You Shall Not Yass, a queer take on the Lord of the Rings franchise.
Review: JOY, VAULT Festival
by Kat Mokrynski - January 26, 2023
You enter the Cavern's space underneath an inflatable rainbow, with the performers greeting you with smiles and asking how you are. Some performers are hitting large balloons to each other across the space while others hand audience members pieces of paper, asking them to write down an embarrassing story to be put in a box.
by Kat Mokrynski - January 26, 2023
You enter the Cavern's space underneath an inflatable rainbow, with the performers greeting you with smiles and asking how you are. Some performers are hitting large balloons to each other across the space while others hand audience members pieces of paper, asking them to write down an embarrassing story to be put in a box.
JORDAN GRAY – IS IT A BIRD? Announced At Soho Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Jordan has continually made history this year. This week alone she won a National Comedy Awards Breakthrough Star Award and was nominated for the Chortle Breakthrough act award.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Jordan has continually made history this year. This week alone she won a National Comedy Awards Breakthrough Star Award and was nominated for the Chortle Breakthrough act award.
The National Lottery's Big Night Of Musicals Returns to Manchester Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
After the huge success of its first musicals extravaganza last year, on Monday 27th February The National Lottery is once again bringing together the biggest shows from the world of theatre for a spectacular celebration of musicals.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
After the huge success of its first musicals extravaganza last year, on Monday 27th February The National Lottery is once again bringing together the biggest shows from the world of theatre for a spectacular celebration of musicals.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE WALWORTH FARCE at The New Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Get a first look inside rehearsal for The Walworth Farce, opening at the new Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Get a first look inside rehearsal for The Walworth Farce, opening at the new Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Check out the photos here!
Review: HAVE I NONE, Golden Goose Theatre
by Gary Naylor - January 25, 2023
Dystopian play, set 54 years in the future, raises questions about the direction of consumerism today
by Gary Naylor - January 25, 2023
Dystopian play, set 54 years in the future, raises questions about the direction of consumerism today
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